Into the Darkness

Niagara Falls International Marathon

Buffalo, New York

2018-10-14

Results

• 3:41:40
• Pace: 8:27
• Overall: 91/719
• Age group 35-39: 14/54
• Male: 71/336
• First international Marathon

Gear

• Hoka One One Bondi
• Ultimate Direction Jurek FKT vest
• Mudgear socks
• Puma shorts (4" inseam)
• Syryn waterproof MP3 player
• Damasko DA-34 on rubber zulu
• SPF 50 sunscreen
• Lots of Vaseline

Nutrition

• Hammer HEED
• Hammer Perpetuem
• Hammer Gels
• Aid station Clif Bloks

Recap

My training had not been quite as strong leading into this marathon. The biggest issue I faced were my shoes, which turned out to be too narrow, causing severe blisters.

This race hurt quite a bit. When I reached the Falls, I could barely appreciate the beauty because of the pain I was in. Things could have gone better.